1. Why is Julian confused about Miss Alice's deafness, withered face, and gray and white matted hair?
(a) He did not realize how sorry he would feel for her.
(b) He wonders why she is not in a facility for the elderly.
(c) He was told by the Cardinal that the woman was neither ill nor old.
(d) He is surprised she has no nurse to assist her.

2. What is Miss Alice's response when Julian tries to explain to her that he wondered if he imagined so many things or whether so many things he thought had come to play in his imagination?
(a) She wants to take him back to the asylum.
(b) She finds him a perfect candidate for the priesthood.
(c) She suggests that he may just be describing what passes for sanity.
(d) She thinks he is still insane.

3. To what are the second man's words compared?
(a) Brown, sticky, smelly mud.
(b) A growl.
(c) Nails down a chalkboard.
(d) The exaggerated sneer of the animal in question.

4. What do the two men explore about Julian?
(a) Whether he will be their sacrifice.
(b) Whether he can take it as well.
(c) Whether he will go along with the plan.
(d) Whether he will stay.

5. What do the two men believe would be a perfect twist?
(a) If the Cardinal were to marrry Julian and Miss Alice.
(b) If the Cardinal has a relationship with Julian.
(c) If the lawyer were to marry Miss Alice.
(d) If the Cardinal were to marry Miss Alice.